Ukraine claims significant gains around Bakhmut
May 12, 2023 4:05 PM Kyiv says its troops advanced 2km and did not lose a single position. Read More
Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine to be made available to adolescents aged 12 to 17
From May 15, individuals in that age group may book an appointment to receive the vaccine at any of the 19 Public Health Preparedness Clinics offering it. Read More
US coal-fired power plants to at least halve capacity by 2050 while solar and wind output triples: EIA
May 12, 2023 3:30 PM Environmental regulations will drive more power plants to natural gas and renewable energy. Read More
Hurricane season hasn’t yet begun in US, but it already tallied one storm
May 12, 2023 2:45 PM Eight out of the last nine years have now produced storms before the official June 1 start of the six-month season. Read More
Biden administration proposes first limits on climate pollution from existing power plants
May 12, 2023 2:30 PM The proposals are designed to effectively eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from the nation’s electricity sector by 2040. Read More
Switzerland evacuates village threatened by vast rockfall
May 12, 2023 2:00 PM Brienz is at risk because 2 million cubic m of rock could soon break off the mountain. Read More
Schools relax rules on student uniforms as hot, humid weather persists
Under the Education Ministry’s guidelines, schools can also minimise outdoor physical activities between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Read More
Gotta steal ’em all: 2 arrested for stealing at least $333k of Pokemon cards and merchandise in US
May 12, 2023 1:10 PM Nearly 3,000 packs of Pokemon cards and merchandise were stolen from the store. Read More
EU looks for united voice on China
May 12, 2023 12:50 PM The EU also wants to coax Beijing to take a tougher stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read More